Representative Amy Elik released the following statement following Southwestern Illinois College’s Manufacturing Day event: “On National Manufacturing Day today, I had the pleasure of attending the Manufacturing Day event for…

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a time to shine a light on the fight against breast cancer and to raise awareness about the importance of early detection. This month we…

State Representative Amy Elik visited Community Hope Center in Cottage Hills on September 30. During this visit, she was given a tour of the facility and met with staff to…

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has doubled the amount of bobcat hunting permits for the upcoming season in Illinois. Read more at the Caucus Blog here.

National POW/MIA Recognition Day is a time to honor and remember the courageous men and women who were prisoners of war or remain missing in action. Their sacrifice and bravery…

Many fossil fuel power plants have closed in recent years, because of environmental rules and market conditions. And the growth in renewable power facilities such as wind and solar isn’t…

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day marks the anniversary of the adoption of the United States Constitution and honors all who have become U.S. citizens. Today we honor the foundational principles…

CORRUPTION ‘Everyone in the system is beholden to the speaker’: Opening statements kick off trial of ex-AT&T boss accused of bribing Madigan.  AT&T Illinois had tried for years to win…

A recent plan from TSA would delay the full enforcement of REAL ID for another two years, but also warns of delays at airport security checkpoints for those who do…

On Patriot Day, we remember and honor the lives lost on September 11th. Let’s come together as one to honor the memories of those we lost and to support one…